Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour
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Ages 0-99, max of 56 per group
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Entry/Admission - Destrehan Plantation
What's not included- Gratuities
- Start:
- Voodoo Tavern and PoBoys, 1140 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USAWe meet at VooDoo Tavern & Poboys 1140 Decatur St. New Orleans La. 70116 Please arrive 30 minutes prior tour time for check-in
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Infants must sit on laps
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Pushchair accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 64332P13- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- Dress code is casual
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 56 travellers
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- Where is the departure point for the Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour?
- The tour begins at the Voodoo Tavern and PoBoys at 1140 Decatur St.Answered Sept 2023
- Is there parking near the departure point for the Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour?
- There is limited on-street parking available near the departure location, however, due to it's convenient location in the heart of the French Quarter, it is recommended to walk or use public transportation. You may also wish to use a ride-share service such as uber or lyft.Answered Sept 2023
- Can I use public transportation to get to the meeting location for the Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour?
- Absolutely! The departure location is right in the heart of the Garden District, so most hotels are within walking distance. It is also close to the Ursulines Trolley Station.Answered Sept 2023
- What should I wear for the Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour?
- Casual attire is appropriate. Walking portions may be on uneven sidewalks and streets, so please wear comfortable shoes.Answered Sept 2023
The tour operator has provided the following answers to customers’ questions.- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 64332P13
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- 1140 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USAWe meet at VooDoo Tavern & Poboys 1140 Decatur St. New Orleans La. 70116 Please arrive 30 minutes prior tour time for check-in
- 1We are the only tour company that visits a plantation after dark. At Destrehan Plantation Guest will be led by a historian/story teller into the main house where you'll get to hear the chilling and gruesome stories left behind. Tour Departs from Voodoo Tavern & Poboys 1140 Decatur st.
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- Kadence D0 contributionsKendall was an awesome tour guide!!Kendall was our tour guide!! So down to earth very funny and shared many stories. Knew lots of interesting information also explains things very well. Also I took pictures and caught some things and most of them are super clear.Written 22 March 2025
- Alexis r0 contributions10/10 WOULD RECOMMEND!I based my choice of this tour off of previous reviews so I thought I’d leave one for the next person trying to pick 1 out of the dozens going on in Nola - THIS IS THE ONE YOU WANT! We could not have had a better time with our tour guide Raffle who was not only hilarious and charismatic, but offered stories that felt authentic to real New Orleans history with an edge of perfectly balanced humor and entertainment. We also enjoyed all of the bars we stopped in that felt less like tourist traps and more like your local neighborhood hangouts. Not to mention the various yummy drinks we had along the way with great suggestions from Raffle himself. If you want fun and the real deal, this is the tour for you!Written 12 March 2025
- 655lulul0 contributionsRants galoreWhere do I start? The tour bus accident? And then The tour guide leaving us on the corner of the street after the accident because he was late to his next tour. He said so sorry but I’m late! It was 10:23 right before the accident and he was late due to him pulling over to talk (rant) nonstop about Katrina. While I do feel for him and the tragedy that occurred, it was a bit too much and lasted too long. Not to mention the lack of facts regarding the city or even Katrina for that matter.. it was nonstop incoherent ramblingWritten 6 March 2025
- Sightseer536304906350 contributionsExcellent tourHenry was excellent. He made it fun and very interesting!we enjoyed this tour very much! It was very informative and interesting.Written 24 February 2025
- caroltN4518FB0 contributionsGreat tour!We had a great time with our tour guide Steven on the BYOB bus tour! It was super informative and spooky and Steven was hilarious. We were pleasantly surprised that we were provided dowels and EMF readers as well. Would definitely recommend!Written 24 February 2025
- hah19750 contributionsFun, even on a rainy nightWe had so much fun! Even though it was a cold and rainy night it was a lot of fun. Kendall, our guide was a lot of un. He accommodated us and got out with those of us who still wanted to get out in the rain and hear about the cemeteries, had lots of good history about the area and some fun spooky stories while driving a group of tourists with drinks and food- and he’s right Morning Side Cafe has superior benets! Would definitely do again!Written 24 February 2025
- S8413SZteresah0 contributionsThe best timeMe and my bestie and mother went feb21,2025 we had amazing time. The history of the gravesite was love omg , we learn so much and had great ppl in the red group 8pm meet great ppl from nyc, Canada and etc. the bus driver Henry was great babbbyWritten 22 February 2025
- Kaitlyn O0 contributions10/10 tour.We went 2 nights in a row. Our tour guide both nights was Henry. He was a vibe! Very friendly, very knowledgeable and very patient. The tour was heavy but also very interesting. If you enjoy history and spookiness I definitely recommend.Written 20 February 2025
- D1599MEmariac0 contributionsThumbs up!Our family of 8 was guided by KENDALL for the cemetery and Ghost tour. Kendall was very personable and we all enjoyed his presentation. Highly recommend his tour. He told many stories and shared some personal ones too making the tour special. He makes you feel like a friend is taking you on a tour of his town.Written 19 February 2025
- O1060AZlindag0 contributionsFun night adventureBe patient if you tour during Mardi Gras season. Traffic is off and there may be delays or cemetaries skipped. Our guide Roy was awesome and knowledgeable. Great fun.Written 18 February 2025
- Jc9k0 contributionsDon't goKind of a farce. Basically a bus ride. Not worth the money or your time. There are many better tours to take. Amazing, I have to have 100 characters to publish this review.Written 17 February 2025
- elishao9290 contributionsSpooky with a shotThis tour was awesome, wear comfortable shoes it’s a long walk however totally worth it. Bars are such a vibe our tour guide 5 out of 5 startsWritten 15 February 2025
- R5961QTveronicak0 contributionsLoved it!This tour was so fun! Henry, our guide, was wonderful and very knowledgeable. Our whole group had an awesome experience!!Written 5 February 2025
- Kimberly I0 contributionsGreat Tour!!!The tour guide was great! Gave us lots of history on the places in the French quarter and answered many questions that were asked. Would do again for sureWritten 4 February 2025
- ahshad250 contributionsFun and InformativeKendall was an amazing tour guide. The tour started on time and the walk around the cemeteries on the tour was so humbling.Written 30 January 2025
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RoPiccoli
Jersey City, NJ68 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
I think you have to go with a fun and good attitude. Scary - no not really, Fun - yes very. Trish was a character and we loved her, she was witty and knowledgeable and interacted with the group a lot. I would recommend it for a fun and informative evening.
Written 20 October 2024
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Tisha
Morrison, TN58 contributions
Pros: The plantation is beautiful in the daylight and possibly even more beautiful after dark. There’s a gift shop on site that offered a ton of different stuff. Our guide, Trish, was really funny and accommodating.
Cons: the meeting place for the tour- Voodoo Tavern- just left me with a bad vibe. We first arrived there around 5:15ish thinking we would eat there since we were supposed to meet the guide there at 6:30. When we walked in, it was mostly empty with several locals sitting around partaking in some…herb.. ha. I don’t care at all about that, but it just left me with an odd feeling. Added to that was the fact that this place is on the outskirts of the quarter. I may be totally ridiculous, but it just didn’t feel safe. I was dreading getting dropped back there after dark.
I will say though that when we came back at 6:30, the tavern had a totally different vibe. There were several customers in there and it just felt more welcoming. I ordered a drink for the bus ride to the plantation and it was good.
Cons: the meeting place for the tour- Voodoo Tavern- just left me with a bad vibe. We first arrived there around 5:15ish thinking we would eat there since we were supposed to meet the guide there at 6:30. When we walked in, it was mostly empty with several locals sitting around partaking in some…herb.. ha. I don’t care at all about that, but it just left me with an odd feeling. Added to that was the fact that this place is on the outskirts of the quarter. I may be totally ridiculous, but it just didn’t feel safe. I was dreading getting dropped back there after dark.
I will say though that when we came back at 6:30, the tavern had a totally different vibe. There were several customers in there and it just felt more welcoming. I ordered a drink for the bus ride to the plantation and it was good.
Written 21 July 2024
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Amber B
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
Cool to see the place at night, though some of the rooms were not open. Our guide was awesome, shared some history and laughs.
Written 3 November 2023
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Luna N.
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
This tour is not what is advertised or what was explained to me over the phone when I called and asked about it. And - not even how the guide explained it. Save your money.
First we were 15 minutes late to leave the meeting point even though the bus was parked there, the guide and driver was there and everyone was checked in.
The bus smelled like mold, the air conditioner didn’t work properly (bus was warm), and I really think they need to check the suspension or the driver shouldn’t hit potholes going 30plus mph.
On the bus the guide explains that “this tour is not like the history tour of this plantation. You can take that during the day. We will be ghost hunting and talking about ghosts”. But, we got a history tour with long stops in each room, just standing listening to the guide. The ghost hunting part - she had a sensor she would put on a piece of furniture that would occasionally light up if a spirit was there. Not spooky, boring. After the history lesson of the house we went outside and to the kitchen. She finally pulled out the dousing rods and told us how to use them. We went ghost hunting outside in the heat for 15 minutes until heading back to the bus. When I called and asked about the tour the company told me we (the people) were going to use the equipment in the house. Nope! Very disappointing and upset.
Also the guide kept us in the gift shop for quite a while before the tour. I thought that was cheesy.
So no using the ghost equipment in the house and only 15 minutes outside. I wish I could rate this tour a zero.
First we were 15 minutes late to leave the meeting point even though the bus was parked there, the guide and driver was there and everyone was checked in.
The bus smelled like mold, the air conditioner didn’t work properly (bus was warm), and I really think they need to check the suspension or the driver shouldn’t hit potholes going 30plus mph.
On the bus the guide explains that “this tour is not like the history tour of this plantation. You can take that during the day. We will be ghost hunting and talking about ghosts”. But, we got a history tour with long stops in each room, just standing listening to the guide. The ghost hunting part - she had a sensor she would put on a piece of furniture that would occasionally light up if a spirit was there. Not spooky, boring. After the history lesson of the house we went outside and to the kitchen. She finally pulled out the dousing rods and told us how to use them. We went ghost hunting outside in the heat for 15 minutes until heading back to the bus. When I called and asked about the tour the company told me we (the people) were going to use the equipment in the house. Nope! Very disappointing and upset.
Also the guide kept us in the gift shop for quite a while before the tour. I thought that was cheesy.
So no using the ghost equipment in the house and only 15 minutes outside. I wish I could rate this tour a zero.
Written 6 August 2024
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Mars P
New Orleans, LA1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Family
Haunted Plantation Tour with Nola Ghostriders!
Went on the Destrehan Plantation tour with Nola Ghostriders. and it's an immersive journey through Louisiana's haunted history!
From the moment you arrive, the atmosphere is thick with anticipation. Our tour guide was Trish, who's a history buff with a knack for storytelling, she brings history to life with ghostly tales of the plantation's past residents. But the fun doesn't stop there – you'll even get to use dousing rods to chat with spirits!
It's a perfect blend of history and hauntings, with a respectful approach to the supernatural. Loved it!
Went on the Destrehan Plantation tour with Nola Ghostriders. and it's an immersive journey through Louisiana's haunted history!
From the moment you arrive, the atmosphere is thick with anticipation. Our tour guide was Trish, who's a history buff with a knack for storytelling, she brings history to life with ghostly tales of the plantation's past residents. But the fun doesn't stop there – you'll even get to use dousing rods to chat with spirits!
It's a perfect blend of history and hauntings, with a respectful approach to the supernatural. Loved it!
Written 17 March 2024
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KK
Surrey, Canada4 contributions
We arrived 30min.’s before hand and were waiting with the rest of the group in the designated area outside the bar, when the the tour guide came up to us and started yelling at us for not responding to her when she had “been hollering at us”. We had never heard her at all??? Her manner was very gruff, bordering on rude at the beginning of the tour. Her demeanor did improve with time but it was difficult to have an enjoyable time when our guide appeared to be having an off night. The “haunted” part was not convincing at all. She turned on some free apps on her phone for a few minutes and kept telling us there were ghosts. She gave everyone dousing rods and let us roam free for a bit, which was actually the most enjoyable part.
Written 1 November 2023
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broketraveler
Parksville, KY271 contributions
Very disappointed. Tour was canceled without notice. We had this tour booked for over a month. It was supposed to be on Thanksgiving. I just happened to look at my confirmation email that I gotten one week previous that said to call the day of. Called and they said the plantation was closed for Thanksgiving. If the plantation was closed why were they booking tours for that date. Very frustrating as we had planned our day around this nighttime tour. Your company should have checked to see if it was closed and could have emailed or called that the tour was canceled
Written 1 December 2024
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Stephanie T
6 contributions
Mar 2025 • Family
Trish was amazing. Very nice tour and the bonus was you could take pictures. Several plantation tours won’t all you to take photos.
Written 15 March 2025
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Jen M
1 contribution
Feb 2025 • Friends
Highly recommend this tour! Tricia our guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Home and grounds are beautiful and lots of opportunities for spooky sights.
Written 25 February 2025
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Jesse G
1 contribution
Dec 2024 • Friends
This was such a fantastic, fascinating tour, and we had plenty of time to wander around the grounds at night with our spirit boxes and dousing rods. The tour guide was amazing, and it was very very cool to see the inside of a plantation house.
Written 17 December 2024
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